hi hi! i love plant based fibers because i live where its hot hot hot out. thanks for your video. your list is excellent. of the 'summer' yarns i've used, my favorite so far is dmc natura linen, limited colors but omg its is amazing. also omega eulali, it is a fantastic mercerized cotton that i can get locally that is very affordable and fantastic quality. also for socks bamboo pop sock love love love. i do love knitting with wool and wool things but its not practical for where i live so i use it for travel and gifts only.
I'm a crocheter who recently started knitting, and I've been on the hunt for a good you tuber to listen to while I knit. Been pretty disappointed in the lack of personality in some of the knitting podcasters. I'm so glad I found you. You're fun and witty, and I'm all for it. If this is uncultured American, then give it to me baby! ❤
Thank you SO very much for this episode and dive into plant-based yarns. As a vegan knitter, it is very helpful to have this information and exposure to other yarns that I may not have discovered on my own. Extra super-hero bonus points to you for spotlighting some Indie dyers as I have been wanted to find some to support. LOVE your podcast.
I love, love, love that I found your channel. Hi from North Wales, GB. Florida sounds beautiful; I got nice and warm one day last summer!! If you need a pattern for your husband, try Rowan and particularly those designed by Martin Storey. Lots and lots of beautiful seamed sweaters. Happy knitting!
I have a few suggestions for cotton, linen, other cellulose fibers, & blends: Berroco makes many good & some great ones! I love Berroco Modern Cotton for worsted-weight garments. Their Ultra Pima feels lovely, smooth (though it looks bumpy) & extremely soft. I’ve used their Remix & Remix Light for garments, which are washable blends, though notably Remix Light is actually quite thin & won’t do well for every DK pattern - check gauges. They have new yarns coming out every spring & fall, & sometimes LYSs have “yarn tastings” where one can try out ew ones for a small fee. Some of their blends include linen, and they have several in each weight of yarn. So they’re worth looking at. As for hemp, there’s a famous one called “Hempathy”, which I’ve been told gets softer with washing, but I don’t like the way it feels enough to use it in the first place.
These are some great suggestions! I've knit with Remix Light and I've squished Modern Cotton before - both completely slipped my mind when making my podcast list (along with so many others - I'm having a major case of "Oh MAN I SHOULD HAVE SAID..." 🤣). I'll check out more of Berroco's lines, thanks for sharing!
I was just telling D last night about how I want to get some more plant based fibers in my stash. This video is super helpful, but also makes it REALLY hard to not go out and buy all the yarn!!😂😭
I have knitted and crocheted tops with linen-cotton, flax, bamboo and pima cotton. I frequently create lace designs from stitch dictionaries, swatches and maths. Frogging less. Haven't yet with current sweater 😉
Excellent episode! Just found you and I’m hooked (no pun intended). I’ve been knitting for 40+ years and love your research. Can’t wait for that cables cardigan design your working on. Go girl!
Hi Nicole. This tangent episode was really fun! I was really loving your top’s especially the one for your Mom. Also, I’ve never seen a colorwork sweater that was flowy and perfect. I no longer knit sweaters or summer tops. The cost of yarn is too much and if the pattern doesn’t work out, I feel lost with what to do with the yarn. I’m a glove or half finger glove knitter and I loved this episode. I wonder what you would do with a glove pattern, 🤔 ummmm Take care Rosy
I’ve been wanting to try Sandnes Garn Duo, DK weight, 55% Merino/45% Cotton. I’ve purchased a couple of patterns that call for Berroco Zinnia, DK weight, 93% Cotton/7% Nylon.
Ooohhh I do love Berroco - I've squished their Modern Cotton (totally slipped my mind, I should have included it) before and it was lovely. I'm adding Zinnia to my list!
I have a lot of cotton base yarn, but always thought of only using for shawls BUT now I really really want to start making wearables. Thank you for all the GREAT ideas.
What I find difficult with plant-based yards or silk yarns is the fact that they often are not stretchy or bouncy. Which i find lovely to wear, but difficult to knit with. I find it cramps my hands more and I don't enjoy knitting on them very much. I am still experimenting, but I think i need to stay with blends with wool.
Hello, I’ve just come across your channel. Have been looking for a summer tee and matching yarns. So the two programmes that I have just watched were very inspiring. I’m aware that the yarn that I am about to mention may not be easily available in the US, but Stylecraft cotton, and cotton with bamboo are also very good with loads of colour. In am sure they are available on the UK lovecrafts site, but again I’m not sure in the US. The price point is very good as well. Have used in the past, and the outcome has been very good. Thanks
Just an fyi re Purl Soho: they have frequent sales of 20% off and even 25% off a couple times a year, so I would suggest people sign up for their emails and then you can get the fancy stuff for less money.
It took me less than 2 minutes to know I wanted to subscribe xD you are so wonderful and I can't wait to get into some of your old podcast videos! I also LOVE plant based fibers so this is the perfect first episode for me! Happy knitting!
This was such a fun video. I live in a hot climate too so this helps a lot. Where I live we mostly only have acrylic blends and the highest cotton percentage is 50% so im excited to check those out
I had a comment written out from once you finished talking about the indie dyers recommending terrapin fibers, so glad you talked about them haha! Your birkin is so pretty!! I love the colors your picked so much
Super-informative as always! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with us Nicole 😘 I knit the Deschains last year out of Illimani Sabri (cotton-alpaca blend) and really liked it. I've also used Sweet Georgia Yarns Flaxen Silk Fine (silk-linen blend) which was beautiful but very pricey IMO. Currently I'm knitting Bolan by Leila Raven in the called for yarn, Quince & Co. Sparrow (100% linen) and you weren't kidding when you said linen softens over time--I've experienced this already just through the knitting process! Oh and I just went ahead and ordered a crap-ton of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton and I'm holding you responsible 🤣❤️
I'm so excited to see your Bolan! I'm having to stop myself from casting one on, tbh. And I'm happy to take the blame for any and all yarn purchases! 🤣
OKAY So someone recently commented about another indie dyer but TH-cam held the comment for review (I think because it had a link) and I think I accidentally deleted it in the Studio App when I meant to hit approved! SO I want to put the dyer mentioned here because she is AMAZING and should absolutely have been on my list: BZYPEACH! She is an Atlanta dyer who specializes in cotton and Tencel yarn and I have been pining after her product for a while! Here is her website: www.bzypeach.com/ And you can follow her on Instagram: @bzypeach To the user/viewer who commented, if you see this, I am SO sorry my butter fingers deleted your comment! I biffed it so quickly I didn't even register your username. That is 1000% my bad! 😖
I just found you and was very interested in your take on plant based yarn. I live in a hot climate also. Maybe you mentioned this and I missed it, but I’ve always been told cotton and other plant based fibers grow when you wear them. Do you you have any thoughts on this? Thanks for such an informative episode
I have heard this as well, and I would take it as true. Personally I haven't witnessed this problem in my own garments, but I knit with a lot of chainettes which may be a reason why I haven't run into this issue yet! But just because I haven't had to deal with it doesn't mean it isn't a problem. So I would still take whatever precautions available to address the problem of growth. Things we can do include: knit with blends (100% cotton is heavy, 100% silk and bamboo are slippery), look for chainette yarns (it helps address the problem the weight of the fiber can cause), and lean towards seamed garments (the seams can give the garment structure). I'm sure there are other techniques and solutions as well. Those are just some that I've heard and used personally. Hope that helps! 😊
I love that you are based out of FL like me! I'm just getting into knitting and all these sweaters I see look so lovely but aren't as practical here. Plus--you crack me up! I'm glad I found your channel! Also---how did you get rid of the moths?! I've been struggling with them
I feel you on the impracticality of some patterns for us - but that's why I love this time of year! Lots of spring and summer designs, and when paired with the right yarn, we can wear them year round! 😊 I froze everything I had twice. I have a chest freezer, so I was able to bag everything and do it in waves. Then I got some cedar chips and dried lavender sachets and stuck them in with the wool.
I have struggled with moths, too. I use fly paper strips you can get from hardware stores or you can get squares meant for use on plants for bugs. For yarn, I put all my yarn in plastic totes or plastic bags. Freezing is good for yarn that is already infested as it kills eggs also.
I knit a t- shirt with 100% silk. It was beautiful! Until I washed it. It grew and completely lost its shape. It was ruined. Please look into caring for silk before you block it (which it really doesn’t need) and how to launder it.
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Nicole! Thank you so much for this fantastic shout out! I do watch and I love your vibe and energy and your designs are beautiful! ❤❤❤
Tayler! Thank you so much, that means the world to me!
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hi hi! i love plant based fibers because i live where its hot hot hot out. thanks for your video. your list is excellent. of the 'summer' yarns i've used, my favorite so far is dmc natura linen, limited colors but omg its is amazing. also omega eulali, it is a fantastic mercerized cotton that i can get locally that is very affordable and fantastic quality. also for socks bamboo pop sock love love love. i do love knitting with wool and wool things but its not practical for where i live so i use it for travel and gifts only.
I'm a crocheter who recently started knitting, and I've been on the hunt for a good you tuber to listen to while I knit. Been pretty disappointed in the lack of personality in some of the knitting podcasters. I'm so glad I found you. You're fun and witty, and I'm all for it. If this is uncultured American, then give it to me baby! ❤
Thank you SO very much for this episode and dive into plant-based yarns. As a vegan knitter, it is very helpful to have this information and exposure to other yarns that I may not have discovered on my own. Extra super-hero bonus points to you for spotlighting some Indie dyers as I have been wanted to find some to support. LOVE your podcast.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful. :)
Just found you and wow! Thanks for all the information! I am starting from podcast #1 to make sure I don’t miss anything!
No pressure felt at all just great info, thanks. The best thing for me was the mention of an update on ‘I am no man’ next week 🎉 yay
Thank you so so much! I learned a lot from this video.
I love Florida based Knit One Crochet Too Daisy. It's a linen/silk/hemp blend and I've knit many tops out.
I love, love, love that I found your channel. Hi from North Wales, GB. Florida sounds beautiful; I got nice and warm one day last summer!! If you need a pattern for your husband, try Rowan and particularly those designed by Martin Storey. Lots and lots of beautiful seamed sweaters. Happy knitting!
Hello and welcome! So glad you're here! Martin Storey is a gem - his patterns are definitely on my "Must Knit" list!
I love bamboo pop! It’s my favorite plant fiber to knit with.
I have a few suggestions for cotton, linen, other cellulose fibers, & blends: Berroco makes many good & some great ones! I love Berroco Modern Cotton for worsted-weight garments. Their Ultra Pima feels lovely, smooth (though it looks bumpy) & extremely soft. I’ve used their Remix & Remix Light for garments, which are washable blends, though notably Remix Light is actually quite thin & won’t do well for every DK pattern - check gauges. They have new yarns coming out every spring & fall, & sometimes LYSs have “yarn tastings” where one can try out ew ones for a small fee. Some of their blends include linen, and they have several in each weight of yarn. So they’re worth looking at.
As for hemp, there’s a famous one called “Hempathy”, which I’ve been told gets softer with washing, but I don’t like the way it feels enough to use it in the first place.
I've used several of the Berroco cottons and loved them!
These are some great suggestions! I've knit with Remix Light and I've squished Modern Cotton before - both completely slipped my mind when making my podcast list (along with so many others - I'm having a major case of "Oh MAN I SHOULD HAVE SAID..." 🤣). I'll check out more of Berroco's lines, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the clear explanations & great ideas!
Absolutely loved this episode. Looking to knit several summer tops this year. New subscriber so glad I found you.
Thank you, and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. 😊
I was just telling D last night about how I want to get some more plant based fibers in my stash. This video is super helpful, but also makes it REALLY hard to not go out and buy all the yarn!!😂😭
Hello! Southern California here and I can’t
Thank you enough for going through all the things about
summer yarns!!! Already have skeins in a cart! 😂
Thank you for discussing plant based and blend yarns. I live in northern calif so you being in FL has my interest 😉
I have knitted and crocheted tops with linen-cotton, flax, bamboo and pima cotton. I frequently create lace designs from stitch dictionaries, swatches and maths. Frogging less. Haven't yet with current sweater 😉
Sugarplum Circus is has a couple of plant based yarns that I’ve tried and loved. Merino Linen and Granola DK. Her colors are gorgeous and saturated.
I had no idea she had plant based yarns! Excuse me while I go browse...👀
Excellent episode! Just found you and I’m hooked (no pun intended). I’ve been knitting for 40+ years and love your research. Can’t wait for that cables cardigan design your working on. Go girl!
Thank you so much, and WELCOME! 🤗
Hi Nicole. This tangent episode was really fun! I was really loving your top’s especially the one for your Mom. Also, I’ve never seen a colorwork sweater that was flowy and perfect. I no longer knit sweaters or summer tops. The cost of yarn is too much and if the pattern doesn’t work out, I feel lost with what to do with the yarn. I’m a glove or half finger glove knitter and I loved this episode. I wonder what you would do with a glove pattern, 🤔 ummmm
Take care
Rosy
Fantastic show! Thanks for all the yarn recommendations 😃.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed 😊
I’ve been wanting to try Sandnes Garn Duo, DK weight, 55% Merino/45% Cotton. I’ve purchased a couple of patterns that call for Berroco Zinnia, DK weight, 93% Cotton/7% Nylon.
Ooohhh I do love Berroco - I've squished their Modern Cotton (totally slipped my mind, I should have included it) before and it was lovely. I'm adding Zinnia to my list!
I happily made it to the end of the video. Great content! Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for running that yarn marathon with me to the end! 🤗
I have a lot of cotton base yarn, but always thought of only using for shawls BUT now I really really want to start making wearables. Thank you for all the GREAT ideas.
Thanks for the great info!! I live in Arkansas, so would love to knit things in plant fibers. Yay for getting past row 70!
Very good episode. Los of great information on yarns.
What I find difficult with plant-based yards or silk yarns is the fact that they often are not stretchy or bouncy. Which i find lovely to wear, but difficult to knit with. I find it cramps my hands more and I don't enjoy knitting on them very much. I am still experimenting, but I think i need to stay with blends with wool.
You're totally right, plant based yarns aren't very stretchy and have zero memory. So blends are a great option!
Hello, I’ve just come across your channel. Have been looking for a summer tee and matching yarns. So the two programmes that I have just watched were very inspiring.
I’m aware that the yarn that I am about to mention may not be easily available in the US, but Stylecraft cotton, and cotton with bamboo are also very good with loads of colour. In am sure they are available on the UK lovecrafts site, but again I’m not sure in the US. The price point is very good as well. Have used in the past, and the outcome has been very good.
Thanks
I'm so glad you've found these episodes helpful! I'll be sure to check out Stylecraft, thanks for the suggestion!
Just an fyi re Purl Soho: they have frequent sales of 20% off and even 25% off a couple times a year, so I would suggest people sign up for their emails and then you can get the fancy stuff for less money.
It took me less than 2 minutes to know I wanted to subscribe xD you are so wonderful and I can't wait to get into some of your old podcast videos! I also LOVE plant based fibers so this is the perfect first episode for me! Happy knitting!
This was such a fun video. I live in a hot climate too so this helps a lot.
Where I live we mostly only have acrylic blends and the highest cotton percentage is 50% so im excited to check those out
I had a comment written out from once you finished talking about the indie dyers recommending terrapin fibers, so glad you talked about them haha! Your birkin is so pretty!! I love the colors your picked so much
Super-informative as always! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with us Nicole 😘 I knit the Deschains last year out of Illimani Sabri (cotton-alpaca blend) and really liked it. I've also used Sweet Georgia Yarns Flaxen Silk Fine (silk-linen blend) which was beautiful but very pricey IMO. Currently I'm knitting Bolan by Leila Raven in the called for yarn, Quince & Co. Sparrow (100% linen) and you weren't kidding when you said linen softens over time--I've experienced this already just through the knitting process! Oh and I just went ahead and ordered a crap-ton of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton and I'm holding you responsible 🤣❤️
I'm so excited to see your Bolan! I'm having to stop myself from casting one on, tbh. And I'm happy to take the blame for any and all yarn purchases! 🤣
Theodora's Pearls an indie dyer who dyes bamboo.
What about Collin by Knitpicks?I Lovett! Thanks, loved the show!😊😊😊😊
Ahhh, yes! They've been on my shortlist to try for the longest time! 😊
OKAY So someone recently commented about another indie dyer but TH-cam held the comment for review (I think because it had a link) and I think I accidentally deleted it in the Studio App when I meant to hit approved! SO I want to put the dyer mentioned here because she is AMAZING and should absolutely have been on my list: BZYPEACH! She is an Atlanta dyer who specializes in cotton and Tencel yarn and I have been pining after her product for a while! Here is her website: www.bzypeach.com/ And you can follow her on Instagram: @bzypeach To the user/viewer who commented, if you see this, I am SO sorry my butter fingers deleted your comment! I biffed it so quickly I didn't even register your username. That is 1000% my bad! 😖
I just found you and was very interested in your take on plant based yarn. I live in a hot climate also. Maybe you mentioned this and I missed it, but I’ve always been told cotton and other plant based fibers grow when you wear them. Do you you have any thoughts on this?
Thanks for such an informative episode
I have heard this as well, and I would take it as true. Personally I haven't witnessed this problem in my own garments, but I knit with a lot of chainettes which may be a reason why I haven't run into this issue yet!
But just because I haven't had to deal with it doesn't mean it isn't a problem. So I would still take whatever precautions available to address the problem of growth.
Things we can do include: knit with blends (100% cotton is heavy, 100% silk and bamboo are slippery), look for chainette yarns (it helps address the problem the weight of the fiber can cause), and lean towards seamed garments (the seams can give the garment structure).
I'm sure there are other techniques and solutions as well. Those are just some that I've heard and used personally. Hope that helps! 😊
I love that you are based out of FL like me! I'm just getting into knitting and all these sweaters I see look so lovely but aren't as practical here. Plus--you crack me up! I'm glad I found your channel!
Also---how did you get rid of the moths?! I've been struggling with them
I feel you on the impracticality of some patterns for us - but that's why I love this time of year! Lots of spring and summer designs, and when paired with the right yarn, we can wear them year round! 😊
I froze everything I had twice. I have a chest freezer, so I was able to bag everything and do it in waves. Then I got some cedar chips and dried lavender sachets and stuck them in with the wool.
I have struggled with moths, too. I use fly paper strips you can get from hardware stores or you can get squares meant for use on plants for bugs.
For yarn, I put all my yarn in plastic totes or plastic bags. Freezing is good for yarn that is already infested as it kills eggs also.
I knit a t- shirt with 100% silk. It was beautiful! Until I washed it. It grew and completely lost its shape. It was ruined. Please look into caring for silk before you block it (which it really doesn’t need) and how to launder it.
I agree. Many types of silk react differently. Some hand knits will stretch. Remake into something new!